This Kitchen Accents Stainless Steel Kitchen Composter is great for the eco-friendly consumer. It is used for storing left over food scraps to be used as compost for your plants or garden. No worries about harsh odors - the compost has a lid that contains refillable charcoal filters. The attractive design makes this pail an accent to your kitchen. It has holding capacity of 3 quarts, so plenty of food can be stored. There is a handy handle for easy transport from your kitchen to your compost bin. This is an excellent solution to helping the planet by reducing landfills.